A large region where a craton is exposed at the surface is known as a
A)mountain mass.
B)composite zone.
C)terrane.
D)continental platform.
E)continental shield.

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A continental shield is a large region where a craton is exposed at the surface. The term "shield" is used because these regions are usually flat or gently sloping, and therefore resemble a shield in shape. Other options are not accurate descriptions of a region containing a craton.

A Large Region Where a Craton Is Exposed at the Surface